Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko: match statistics
Young Apostles display solid home form, winning 44% and losing only 11% of their matches at their own stadium, making them a tough opponent at home. The hosts score an average of 1.67 goals per home match with an xG of 1.54, indicating offensive efficiency. Despite their higher league position, Asante Kotoko have poor away form – winning only 20% and failing to score in as many as 50% of their away matches, with an average of just 0.6 goals per game. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1 point per game), but the home advantage and Young Apostles' significantly better effectiveness at home tilt the scales in their favor. The high draw percentage of both sides (44% for the hosts at home, 40% for the visitors away) also justifies a significant probability of a draw.
Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Young Apostles played against Asante Kotoko in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Young Apostles has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Asante Kotoko has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Young Apostles scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 1.14. Asante Kotoko scores 1.29 and allows 0.71. Games in this league average 1.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Young Apostles's games and 33% of Asante Kotoko's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 38%, compared with league averages of 34% for BTTS and 31% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Asante Kotoko has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.37 per game. Young Apostles takes 4.7 shots per game, while Asante Kotoko takes 11.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Young Apostles leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Asante Kotoko leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Young Apostles's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Asante Kotoko, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ghana Premier League games average 1.91 goals. Both teams score in 34% of games, and 31% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Young Apostles display solid home form, winning 44% and losing only 11% of their matches at their own stadium, making them a tough opponent at home. The hosts score an average of 1.67 goals per home match with an xG of 1.54, indicating offensive efficiency. Despite their higher league position, Asante Kotoko have poor away form – winning only 20% and failing to score in as many as 50% of their away matches, with an average of just 0.6 goals per game. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1 point per game), but the home advantage and Young Apostles' significantly better effectiveness at home tilt the scales in their favor. The high draw percentage of both sides (44% for the hosts at home, 40% for the visitors away) also justifies a significant probability of a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Young Apostles | Asante Kotoko | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.29 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.72 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Asante Kotoko is 36% better for: goals scored per game.
0.95 goals / game - Young Apostles · 1.29 goals / game - Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko is 61% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Young Apostles · 0.71 goals / game - Asante Kotoko
Young Apostles scores in 55% of games (12 of 22 meczów), while Asante Kotoko keeps a clean sheet in 57% (12 of 21 meczów).
Asante Kotoko scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while Young Apostles keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Young Apostles
Over / Under - Asante Kotoko
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Asante Kotoko is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Young Apostles · 1.24 pts / game - Asante Kotoko
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Apostles - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Asante Kotoko - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Young Apostles
Asante Kotoko
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ghana Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Young Apostles | Liga | Asante Kotoko | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.09 | 1.91 | • 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 41% | 34% | • 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 36% | 31% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 41% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 64% | 62% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 62% | ▼ 52% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Young Apostles's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Asante Kotoko. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Young Apostles 0:2 Asante Kotoko. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko?
Young Apostles score 0.95 goals per game on average and Asante Kotoko 1.29. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Young Apostles's matches and 33% of Asante Kotoko's.
What form are Young Apostles and Asante Kotoko in?
Over the last 5 games Young Apostles have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Asante Kotoko 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.